SR 533 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Study Committee on Enhancing Public Safety and Civic Health; create

This resolution creates a Senate Study Committee to examine the feasibility of implementing emergency alert bracelets for individuals with PTSD or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during crises. The committee will study how such devices - similar to existing medical bracelets - could improve emergency responder identification and outcomes, collaborating with health agencies, law enforcement, and advocacy groups. It has no authority to enact policies but will evaluate potential impacts and recommend legislation by December 1, 2025. The resolution does not create the bracelet program itself, only authorizes a study to inform future decisions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

As introduced LC 56 0415 Adopted Senate · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill was adopted by the Senate with a key amendment extending the committee's lifespan by one year. The committee responsible for the bill's provisions will now be abolished on December 1, 2026, instead of the original date of December 1, 2025. This change provides an additional year for the committee to complete its work before dissolution.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's operational timeline was extended, allowing the designated committee to remain active for one more year.
TIMELINE

The date for the committee's abolition was changed from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

420
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 47
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic18
14 Yea 4
77% Yea
R Republican29
28 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Donzella James
Donzella James
DDemocratic
GA
28